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Protests continue in Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelensky fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Demonstrators want Zelensky to bring Fedorov back, following confusion about changes in the government that led to a political crisis.
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President Zelensky removed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Kyiv protesters began an ongoing rally demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement.
The government reshuffle was not clearly explained to the public.
The dismissal has caused political unrest in Ukraine.
Some Ukrainian officials say reinstating Fedorov is the right choice.
The protests started in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
The situation escalates tensions amid ongoing challenges in the country.
International attention remains on Ukraine due to ongoing conflicts and political issues.
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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they launched missile attacks on southern Saudi Arabia, following recent fighting between the two sides. Tensions remain high after the collapse of a U.S.-Iran agreement, with President Donald Trump considering further strikes on Iran and warnings issued to U.S. allies in the region.
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Houthi rebels fired missiles at Saudi Arabia’s city of Jizan and targeted Saudi oil refineries.
Iran reported no U.S. attacks overnight for the first time in two weeks, but regional tensions are still high.
A recent U.S.-Iran agreement meant to pause conflict and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz has broken down.
President Trump met with advisers and threatened to expand military strikes on Iran, including attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Iran warned citizens in Gulf countries hosting U.S. bases to stay away for their safety.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Britain would be a legitimate target if it supports U.S. forces against Iran.
Despite fighting, President Trump said negotiations with Iran were still progressing seriously.
The U.S. fired on a merchant ship in the Gulf of Oman for violating the Iranian port blockade.
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Ukraine’s removed defence minister has strong support among Ukrainians amid a growing political crisis. The situation is causing tensions within Ukraine’s government as key leaders and politicians express their opinions.
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Ukraine’s defence minister was recently removed from his position.
Many Ukrainians continue to back the ousted defence minister.
This removal is linked to a brewing political crisis in Ukraine.
The crisis involves disagreements among Ukraine’s political leaders.
Ukraine is currently in conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a central figure in the situation.
The political crisis happens while Ukraine faces ongoing security challenges.
International parties show interest in Ukraine’s stability during this time.
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Andy Burnham has finished his first week as Prime Minister. BBC's Laura Kuenssberg interviewed him and showed a behind-the-scenes look at his new office in Manchester.
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Andy Burnham started his role as Prime Minister recently.
He made new policy decisions during his first week.
Laura Kuenssberg conducted his first official interview since he took charge.
The interview included a look behind the scenes at Burnham’s Manchester office.
The full interview will be available on BBC News on Sunday.
The interview was shared by the BBC’s political correspondent, Laura Kuenssberg.
The article highlights the focus on the "No 10 North" office in Manchester.
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Emmett Till was a 14-year-old Black boy brutally killed in Mississippi in 1955, whose death inspired many young activists known as the Emmett Till generation. Bob Moses, a key civil rights leader from that generation, led important efforts such as Freedom Summer and created the Algebra Project to help Black children succeed in math and society.
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Emmett Till was murdered in Mississippi at age 14 in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman.
The Emmett Till generation refers to young Black organizers in the 1960s linked to SNCC.
Bob Moses was a leader of SNCC in Mississippi and directed the 1964 Freedom Summer voter registration drive.
Moses helped start the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, challenging segregation at the 1964 Democratic Convention.
In the 1990s, Moses founded the Algebra Project to prepare low-income Black children for college-level math.
Moses believed math skills would help Black Americans fully participate in society beyond voting rights.
He led by example, sharing risks and maintaining a modest lifestyle.
Moses used strategic organizing, such as creating alternative welfare systems, to support Black communities in Mississippi.
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Large wildfires in south-west France and central Spain have forced over 220,000 people to leave their homes. Many tourists had to evacuate quickly from areas like the Cap Ferret peninsula, describing close encounters with huge flames and emergency alerts sent in the middle of the night.
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Wildfires are burning in south-west France and central Spain.
More than 220,000 people have been displaced by the fires.
The French military is helping with evacuations.
Winds and heat are making the fires spread faster.
Tourists have received urgent evacuation alerts.
Some families sheltered on beaches or stayed in schools and warehouses.
Flames reached heights of 5 to 6 storeys, close to tourist areas.
Flights to nearby cities Bordeaux and Madrid are still operating normally.
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India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after weeks of protests over alleged cheating and problems in the country's main entrance exams. The protests, led by the "Cockroach" movement, grew to include demands for broader government accountability and economic opportunities.
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Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday in response to ongoing protests.
The protests began over leaked exam papers in some of India’s most competitive entrance tests.
The "Cockroach" movement organized nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins, and hunger strikes.
Protesters include students, workers, families, and activists across multiple cities.
The government had tried to calm unrest by promising fast-track courts and new laws against cheating.
The protests continued after police used tear gas and batons, injuring students.
Pradhan’s resignation is the first major concession by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to this wave of dissent.
Movement leaders say they will keep protesting for compensation to families affected by suicides linked to exam leaks and for action against police mistreatment.
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Tuberculosis causes many deaths each day in the Philippines, especially in faraway areas where medical help is hard to get. A doctor named Heidi Sampang uses drones to quickly carry medical samples and supplies, helping speed up testing and treatment.
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Tuberculosis kills about 98 people daily in the Philippines.
The disease is worse in remote places with limited healthcare.
Delays in diagnosis and treatment increase the risk of death.
Dr. Heidi Sampang uses drones to transport medical samples.
Drones help speed up testing and delivery of supplies.
The Philippines has many mountainous islands, making travel difficult.
Using drones improves access to healthcare in hard-to-reach communities.
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Two buses collided on a highway in Syria, killing at least 35 people and injuring 30. The crash happened on an important road connecting eastern Syria to the capital, Damascus.
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The accident took place on the Deir ez-Zor–Damascus road, between al-Sukhnah and Palmyra.
One bus carried members of Syria’s Internal Security Forces; the other held civilians.
Ambulances and helicopters were sent to help the injured and take them to Homs Military Hospital.
The highway has bad safety conditions due to damaged infrastructure after Syria’s 14-year civil war.
More than 2,000 road accidents were reported in Syria from January to September 2023.
Road accidents are a leading cause of death in Syria, according to a government official.
The crash occurred on a Saturday.
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Young protesters in India are using humour, memes, and social media to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Their online campaign supports street protests focused on education scandals and demands for government accountability.
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Thousands of young people in India are protesting, both in the streets and online.
Protesters use memes, parody videos, and jokes to criticize the government and its supporters.
The movement is called the "Cockroach" movement and uses social media to spread its message.
Videos show protesters humorously responding to police actions, such as comparing running from police to playing mobile games.
The protests began over exam cheating scandals that threaten students’ futures and trust in education.
The Indian Education Minister resigned after criticism from protesters.
The movement is growing to include broader demands for government accountability.
Protesters use satire to counter government-controlled media narratives that call them “anti-national.”
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Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike because they were not paid their bonuses. The Ebola outbreak has nearly 3,000 confirmed cases and over 1,300 deaths, making it the fastest-growing in the country’s history.
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There are 2,973 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo, with 1,309 deaths reported.
Health workers at the Elikya Ebola Treatment Center in Bunia stopped work due to unpaid bonuses for two months.
About 100 health workers protested outside the treatment center demanding payment to resume care.
The outbreak began on May 15 and is caused by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, a rare type without approved vaccines or treatments.
Over 100 healthcare workers have been infected since the start of the outbreak.
The eastern province of Ituri has nearly 90% of the confirmed cases.
Tracking and controlling the outbreak is difficult due to local conflict, population movements, and attacks on health centers.
The World Health Organization says the chance of Ebola spreading outside Central Africa remains low because it spreads only through direct contact with infected fluids.
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Some dogs enjoy going to daycare and show excitement by playing and making friends, while others may find it stressful and prefer to stay away. Owners can watch their dog’s behavior before, during, and after daycare to see if their pet is happy, such as eagerness to arrive, joining play quickly, and coming home tired but relaxed.
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Dogs have different comfort levels with socializing at daycare.
Excited dogs may wag their tails, pull toward the entrance, and greet staff eagerly.
Dogs who enjoy daycare quickly join group play and interact with other dogs.
Dogs that feel comfortable can develop friendships with other daycare dogs.
After daycare, happy dogs usually come home relaxed and tired from activity.
Signs of stress include reluctance to enter, hiding, or avoiding other dogs.
Some dogs may do better with one-on-one time instead of group play.
Dog owners should watch behavior carefully to decide if daycare suits their pet.
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Axel Rudakubana, sentenced to life for murders and attempted murders in Southport, was moved from a high-security prison to a psychiatric hospital. His lawyer for the victims' families says this transfer, close to the crime’s anniversary, is causing renewed distress and may be a manipulation by Rudakubana.
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Axel Rudakubana was convicted of killing three children and attempting to kill others at a dance class in July 2024.
He was originally held in Belmarsh prison, a Category A high-security facility.
Rudakubana was transferred to Broadmoor hospital, a secure psychiatric institution for dangerous offenders.
The transfer decision did not change his 52-year sentence.
The families were informed about the transfer but not given reasons for it.
The victims’ families’ lawyer believes Rudakubana is using the move to cause them distress again.
Rudakubana had previous mental health care but was not psychotic at the time of his crimes.
Broadmoor treats patients under strict security, but patients are held as patients, not prisoners.
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